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    RIR x leghorn

    Can you sex link this cross?
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    The roo or hens

    I have 2 groups of jersey giants, one is SQ and the other isn't. Would it be better to keep a SQ roo and the regular hens or visa versa.
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    Calf manna

    Does shur gain have a calf manna equivalent?
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    Meat rabbits gaining to slowly

    What can I add to my 16% pellets to make them gain quicker? I can't get any higher protien in the pellets around here.
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    Hovabator Model 2362

    Hovabator Model 2362 slightly used with a turner for a $100. Is this a good deal? Or should I hold out a little while a get a better one? Or is this a good one?
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    Brahmas and Jersey Giants

    Has anyone raised these to butcher time? How many weeks were they? What was the carcass quality? I've been reading they are good to go at 7 months...
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    Narragansett Tom

    Why would a narry tom throw white poults.Is this normal? Would his "normal son" have the same traits?
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    pvc pipe feeder

    What do you use to hold the pipe together. Glue, silicon, nothing?
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    Rabbit production scenario.... Please help...

    So does it make sense financially? Here is the scenario. I currently sell meat rabbits at 8 weeks of age at around 4lbs live weight. I sell them for $10 a piece. I usually have about 12-16 (48-64lbs) rabbits ready every 3 months. I have been asked by a guy to supply 60lbs of rabbit every month...
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    Attack on the home front!

    So I was attacked last night and suffered the loss of a 4 week old dorking. Also, my 4 week old jersey giant suffered a laceration on its "knee" to the bone. I have disinfected and bandaged th leg. Any other ideas? It is not puting any wait on it, but still remaisn drinking and eating...
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    RIR Eggs

    My chicks are due today and started hatching last night. How long should I wait until I remove them? As of now, only 5 of15 have hatched. How long can they go without food and water?
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    Turkey breeding group

    How many years will males/females be productive for?
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    My new (first) coop build, ***New pics***

    I have now started my new build. It is a 10x12 coop up on blocks. Here are the pics of the blocks leveled and squared off as well as the run space. I had to rent a mini- excavator to remove the many trees that populated the space. I will be adding sand to keep the run nice and dry. More...
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    Cornish Game vs cross

    What do they cross the cornish chicken with in a cornish cross? How long do Cornish game take to get to market weight? Have you ever tried a RIR/ cornish cross?
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    Rooster Only Coop

    Anyone have one? How many roosters are in it?
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    Construction Question

    It isn't a coop, but I didnt know where else to post it. I want to build a bard approx 20x40 on the new property we bought. While clearing the land for my coop, I found that the soil is black earth about 2 ft deep and then goes to green clay. I have been told that it is not recommened to build...
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    Soccer in the bator

    How do yo prevent the early chicks from playing soccer with the other eggs? My last hatch I had 2 that piped, but died and I have a feeling it was because the got pushed over so the pip was down on the wire. Maybe it doesnt matter..... Just looking for advice for the eggs that are in the bator now.
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    Hatch Report

    So my hatch is all done. I set 12 eggs candled on day 14 and found 2 unfertilized, so I am left with 10. I had 6 hatch on there own and are doing well. 2 piped but died shortley after and then 2 didnt hatch at all. My humidity was between 30 and 50 for the first 18 and then between 62 and 68 for...
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    Locking Down!

    I am officially locked down.... I hope all goes well.
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    Insulation in the ceiling

    I am putting the hard 2" insulation in the walls but I am wondering if it is a good idea to put it in the ceiling as well. It is a 10x12 stand along coop that will be 6" off the ground. The vent holes, with out insulation, will be at the front and back between the rafters. If I insulate the...
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